(June 12, 1929-October 13, 2008)
Born in Chicago, Illinois
Sports handicapper/Casino executive
Ran the Stardust, Fremont, Marina and Hacienda casinos
Nicknamed 'Lefty'
Hosted his own talk show in Las Vegas
Inspiration for the character of Sam 'Ace' Rothstein, portrayed by Robert De Niro in the film 'Casino' (1995)

Why he might be annoying

He started as an illegal bookie in Chicago.
He was suspected of fixing college football and basketball games and was indicted for bribing an athlete (1962).
He was indicted in California on racketeering charges (1971).
He was suspected of skimming money for the mob from the casinos he ran.
He was banned from Vegas casinos by the Gaming Commission due to his ties with organized crime (1988).
After his death a federal prosecutor commented, 'It's been said you should never speak ill of the dead. There are exceptions to the rule. Frank Rosenthal is one of those exceptions. He was an awful human being.'

Why he might not be annoying

Sports Illustrated called him 'the greatest living expert on sports gambling.'
He reportedly doubled the Stardust's income by introducing female blackjack dealers.
He survived a murder attempt in which explosives were wired to the ignition of his car (October 3, 1982).
'Casino' author Nick Pileggi said, 'He was one of the originals. When Lefty went, the new Las Vegas emerged - the corporate Las Vegas.'

For 2019, as of last week, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 70 Votes: 62.86% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 50 Votes: 74.00% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 17 Votes: 76.47% Annoying